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Specialty Instructor

City of Newport, Oregon
Portland, OR Intern
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Location

Recreation Center, OR

Job Type

Part-Time Less than 20 Hours a Week

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

04/08/2026

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Calling all creatives, fitness instructors, wellness experts, and anyone with a desire to bring their special gifts and skills to the Newport Recreation Center members!

The City of Newport is looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and service-minded individuals to join our team of Specialty Instructors to bring exciting new programs to the residents of Newport.

As a Specialty Instructor, you’ll help our members stay active, build friendships, and maintain the physical and mental well-being that comes from moving together.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead safe, welcoming classes tailored to diverse audiences
  • Maintain certifications on annual basis or as certifications require
  • Help keep your classroom clean and organized after each session
  • Provide excellent internal and external customer service. Create a positive experience for participants and staff through professional and courteous behavior.

Who This Is For

  • People who have training and certification in fitness of life enrichment activities
  • Those with a passion for helping people and serving the community
  • Great leaders with a sense of fun and excitement about bringing your class together

Classes are scheduled based on your availability and room availability at the Recreation Center.

Example Of Duties And/or Qualifications

Strong customer service skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong oral communications skills with a variety of audiences. Strong reasoning, analysis, and problem-solving skills combined with excellent judgment and professionalism.

What We’ll Need From You

  • A class proposal which should include
  • A curriculum or plan for the class
  • Your subject/focus area
  • Your target audience
  • Supplies you would need
  • Space requirements
  • Time needed for the class
  • A minimum and maximum number for participants
  • Your certification and training
  • A short write up on what the class is to be used for marketing

How to Apply

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The City of Newport offers free membership to the City's Recreation and Aquatic facility. Other benefits as required by law. Pro-rated sick and vacation time.

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Employer City of Newport

Address 169 SW Coast Hwy

Newport, Oregon, 97365-3838

Website newportoregon.gov

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